Books with title White paw, black paw

Terry Clark grew up surrounded by his parent’s life’s work, the rescue and rehabilitation of cetaceans. Born just after first contact with the Galactic Union, he’s never known a time when aliens weren’t visiting Earth. At 10 years old, he had a normal life, until a visit from one of the aliens resulted in a ground-breaking discovery. The cetaceans have a developed and complex language…and it can be deciphered by the aliens’ translators. When Terry’s father begins using alien implant technology to test the boundaries of the cetaceans’ language and society, though, he goes too far, and the fledgling world government becomes involved. Without warning, the scientists are labeled as criminals, and the cetaceans are scheduled for termination. In order to save the cetaceans, the researchers have to flee off-world with them. In the Lupasha star system, Terry tries to begin a new life. While the world is ideal for the cetaceans, it’s difficult for their Human wardens. Even worse, the planet’s previous owners now want it back. As they don’t mind killing all the Humans in the process, Terry is trapped in a life or death struggle, which leads to a discovery that could change the course of humanity’s role in the galaxy.Welcome to the “Frontiers” series, the first young adult collection set in the wildly popular Four Horsemen Universe.

Thomas and Denyse have a lot in common. They both love basketball and sugar on their popcorn, but they have one major difference: Thomas is white and Denyse is black. Some people start making racist remarks when they go out, and their parents warn them of the hardships ahead. They can't understand what the big deal is, but will the pressure of this relationship break them apart?

Becoming an adult comes with making the difficult choices.Katie White is a student at Lightstaff Academy, a preparatory high school in Michigan whose students go on to attend Juilliard. Her overprotective parents control most everything in her life—including the boys she dates. But when her mother chooses Zack, things go from bad to worse. An abusive drunk, Zack eventually works his “magic” and gets Katie drunk at a party—and promptly leaves her. But that’s when Chris, a boy her parents would never approve of, steps in to save the day. Katie likes his bad boy look but, even more importantly, starts to fall for the man behind the look. The problem is the aforementioned parents, and the fact that being with Chris becomes problematic when their relationship—and her life—is in danger. The question is will she be brave enough to stick it out? Or will she cut ties and run? An intriguing, mysterious romance filled with the doubt and pain that accompanies the growth into adulthood is made ever more painful by the ultimate stakes involved. Katie’s sensual and surprising journey is both familiar and shocking, one that will undoubtedly change the way young adults view the world, their problems, and the consequences of the choices they face.

Thomas and Denyse have a lot in common. They both love basketball and sugar on their popcorn, but they have one major difference: Thomas is white and Denyse is black. Some people start making racist remarks when they go out, and their parents warn them of the hardships ahead. They can't understand what the big deal is, but will the pressure of this relationship break them apart?

Josh is soccer-mad and can't wait to show off his ball skills to his new classmates. After all, he is the nephew of Ossie Williams – the best footballer in the country. Josh's arrival helps to give shy Matthew more confidence, but it is not welcomed by Rajesh, the school goalkeeper and captain. With important seven-a-side tournaments coming up, will the players be able to settle their differences and work together as a team?

Marcus and Eddie are best friends who found the strength to break through the racial barrier. Marcus is black; Eddie is white. Stars of their school basketball team, they are true leaders who look past the stereotypes and come out on top. They are inseparable, watching each other's backs, both on and off the basketball court. But one night—and one wrong decision—will change their lives forever. Will their mistake cost them their friendship . . . and their future? An ALA Best Book for Young Adults An ALA Quick Pick “Top Ten” IRA Children’s Book Award (Young Adult)